Obama thanks FBI, Boston Police

By Donovan Slack

04/22/13 06:42 PM EDT

The president called Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and FBI agent-in-charge Richard Deslauriers on Monday to express his gratitude to everyone involved in the investigation of the Boston bombings.

"The president hailed the professionalism and bravery demonstrated by officers since Monday, and praised the impressive coordination between these federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies who together were able to bring this chapter of this tragedy to a close," the White House said in a statement. "While the president acknowledged there is still much work ahead, he thanked special agent in charge Deslauriers and commissioner Davis for their leadership and told them that the law enforcement officials, the citizens of Boston, and all affected by this tragedy were in his thoughts and prayers."